It was Coetzee, Habana said, who convinced the former World Cup winner that he has several years left in a Boks jersey as they look to build a team capable of challenging for the 2019 World Cup in Japan. "My body's feeling rather good," Habana told a small group of media in Florence ahead of the Boks' latest November test reverse. "Over the last few years I've missed 32 weeks of rugby, given that I've played rugby championships, so I understand their frustration. Habana, who would not confirm his commitment to the 2019 World Cup, said SA Rugby policy on how overseas-based players fit into the system would be also be a factor. Asked about the 2019 World Cup, he said: "I said after the last World Cup it all depends on the form I'm putting on the field, that first of all warrants my selection.

Source: Bangkok Post November 20, 2016 00:49 UTC